Word of the Day

odoriferous

[oh-duh-rif-er-uhs]

adjective:

yielding or diffusing an odor

Explanation

If it's odoriferous, it gives off a noticeable smell — and usually not a pleasant one. Maybe it's an overflowing garbage can or a crowded subway car. Whatever the case, you can't spell odoriferous without odor.

Example: An odoriferous trace of bleach hung in the air after they cleaned the bathroom.

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